National Association of Buffalo Soldiers & Troopers MC Fayetteville, NC

06/19/2026

Juneteenth is one of the oldest commemorations of the end of slavery in the United States. It marks June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, enforcing the Emancipation Proclamation at the end of the Civil War.

Within the National Park Service, Juneteenth helps connect this history to places and stories preserved across the National Park System that interpret emancipation, Reconstruction, and the broader struggle for civil rights.

Learn more about the history of Juneteenth at: https://www.nps.gov/articles/juneteenth-origins.htm

Image: The African American Civil War Memorial in Washington, D.C.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, marking June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom.

Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, the news did not reach Texas until more than two years later, when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston and announced General Order No. 3.

Now recognized as a federal holiday, Juneteenth is a powerful reminder of freedom, resilience, and the long fight for justice.

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

Today we commemorate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the United States and honoring the resilience, contributions and achievements of Black Americans 💛🖤

06/15/2026

Shout out to our sisters and brothers in the NABSTMC Greensboro Chapter for hosting a successful fundraiser event on Saturday deep in the country. Great fellowship and hospitality 💛🖤

06/15/2026

Congratulations to FALL-IN MC on a successful 30th Anniversary and Scholarship weekend. Much appreciation and respect for all you're doing in the community to make a difference.💛🖤